24/7 Fire Dispatch Specialist

911 Emergency Communications; Swoope (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Employee support services

Professional development

Job summary

911 Emergency Communications in Swoope, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes organized information handling, radio communication, and adherence to incident response plans.

Dispatchers work with responding crews and must keep incident details current. Typical requirements include a high school diploma and comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio systems.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or recognized equivalency credential is commonly required.
• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.
• Fire dispatch certification, emergency medical dispatch training, or incident-management coursework may be required for particular assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Job description

911 Emergency Communications in Swoope, VA is seeking Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions. The role emphasizes organized information handling, radio communication, and adherence to incident response plans.

Dispatchers work with responding crews and must keep incident details current. Typical requirements include a high school diploma and comfort with computers, data entry, maps, and radio systems.